Cerro Azul, one of the volcanoes on the largest island began erupting May 31. The eruption is thought to pose no threat to the island's population of giant tortoises. Read the stories on May 31.
Tourists using a mini-submarine in Galapagos Marine Reserve were arrested by Park Authorities. Did they think they didn't need permission, or didn't they care? Read the stories in the Galapagos section beginning July 4.